Arab summit in Doha releases final statements
Doha, 16 January – While the Israeli government is preparing for a vote in parliament over a unilateral ceasefire without any commitments that would tie its hands, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal told the Arab summit in Doha that his movement would not accept any ceasefire that did not provide for a full withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from the Gaza Strip and the opening of its borders.....
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European Banks Probed Over Iran Transactions
NEW YORK — Manhattan District Attorney Robert M. Morgenthau said his office is probing whether nine European banks helped Iran or Iranian clients evade U.S. sanctions.
At a news conference Friday, Mr. Morgenthau said his office is looking into whether the banks helped Iran engage in prohibited transactions, including purchasing materials that could...(subscription required, but you get the gist)
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